Vocab Words
humor
being funny, the ability to find things funny, way people see that something is funny.
quality comment
a GOOD response within a conversation, can be asking a question back to communication partner, a funny remark, dig deeper into conversation
Don’t listen to her, she will _________ the amount of time it takes to complete the test.
a. exaggerate
interrupt
comment
A verbal response expressing an opinion or reaction.
small talk
I can't believe your watch has the time, date, calendar, and can track your heart rate, that is so _________!
a. convenient
humor
sarcasm
A type of humor, being funny, many people use it to say the opposite of what’s true to make someone look or feel foolish.
pet peeve
something that a particular person finds especially annoying.
John's biggest __________ is when men don't hold the door for women at restaurants.
pet peeve
prejudice
Her prejudice against that actor kept her from seeing the new movie.
exaggerate
to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is.
interrupt
to break a conversation with questions or remarks when another person is speaking.
Mary could not wait to ___________ on Jill's awesome new hair color. Mary said "Jill your purple hair looks incredible!"
comment
exaggerate
Stop exaggerating, you only stubbed your toe it did not fall off!
prejudice
To prejudge something, a negative opinion or feeling made before meeting someone or trying something.
convenient
being easier, making something easier. Fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
It is smart to only use ________ when joking with people who understand your sense of humor.
sarcasm
convenient
My mom conveniently placed my lunch in my backpack for me before school today.